{"id":774,"date":"2013-03-05T00:21:26","date_gmt":"2013-03-05T00:21:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.allroofingservices.com.au\/commercial-industrial-roofing\/?page_id=774"},"modified":"2017-02-11T12:53:24","modified_gmt":"2017-02-11T12:53:24","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.allroofingservices.com.au\/commercial-industrial-roofing\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\"  style='background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;'><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row \"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1  fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"  data-bg-url=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\" scoped=\"scoped\">.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-faq-shortcode\"><div class=\"fusion-faqs-wrapper\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group \" id=\"accordian-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post \">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">\n\t\t\tWhat is better: A tiled roof or a Colorbond roof?\t\t<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fn\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.allroofingservices.com.au\/commercial-industrial-roofing\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">\n\t\t\t2017-02-11T12:50:55+00:00\t\t<\/span>\n\t\n<div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-5826\" href=\"#collapse-1-5826\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is better: A tiled roof or a Colorbond roof?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-5826\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Depends who you ask is one answer but each has advantages and disadvantages.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A new Colorbond roof is lighter than tiles so it is a good option on old roof where the roof or building structure has begun to sag, crack or twist under the weight of the old tiled roof.<\/li>\n<li>A new Colorbond roof will also tend to tie the whole roof together making it stronger.<\/li>\n<li>A tiled roof is more susceptible to severe hail damage than a metal roof as even new tiles can crack with good size hail, whereas the metal may be dented, but not break.<\/li>\n<li>Steel roofing is also more versatile. It can be used on any pitch and made into all kinds of shapes.<\/li>\n<li>And arguably, a new Colorbond roof just looks a lot better!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post \">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">\n\t\t\tShould I use Zincalume or Colorbond for my roof?\t\t<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fn\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.allroofingservices.com.au\/commercial-industrial-roofing\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">\n\t\t\t2017-02-11T12:50:30+00:00\t\t<\/span>\n\t\n<div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-5824\" href=\"#collapse-1-5824\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Should I use Zincalume or Colorbond for my roof?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-5824\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>This is really a question of what look you are after and your budget. Colorbond has Zincalume steel as its base and is then painted with multiple layers using patented methods that have been tried and tested in Australian conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Zincalume is a fantastic product but Colorbond is far Superior in terms of its durability and look. It comes in 20 different colours. Zincalume has that silver steel roof colour that many people like and it is slightly cheaper, which is why it is used more commonly on commercial buildings with large roofs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post \">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">\n\t\t\tShould I replace or restore my roof?\t\t<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fn\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.allroofingservices.com.au\/commercial-industrial-roofing\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">\n\t\t\t2017-02-11T12:50:01+00:00\t\t<\/span>\n\t\n<div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-5822\" href=\"#collapse-1-5822\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Should I replace or restore my roof?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-5822\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>This is a common question and\u00a0fundamentally depends on two factors:\u00a0How bad the existing roof is and your budget. The only way to know how bad the roof really is is to get a un-biased professional opinion. Some companies only do roof replacements so they will only try and sell you a new roof. Some only do restorations and will tell you you can get 20 years more out of your roof when atually it really is best to replace it now.<\/p>\n<p><strong>One important thing to remember though is: \u201cThe longer you leave it, the more likely it is that water will get into places it shouldn\u2019t.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are wondering if you\u00a0should get your roof replaced or restored the best thing to do is to <strong>get a free inspection done<\/strong> and a qualified ARS estimator can advise you on\u00a0your best course of action.<\/p>\n<p>Another important thing to take into consideration is how much value you will add to your home.\u00a0<strong>ARS roof restoration and roof replacements are very\u00a0aesthetic and look great for years to come \u2013 guaranteed.<\/strong> Approximately one third of what you can see of your home from the street is roof, so\u00a0installing a new Colorbond roof or doing the next best thing\u00a0and completely restoring it\u00a0can make a big difference and <strong>add a lot of value to your home.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t wait until you have water damage in your home to let you know you need a new roof!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post \">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">\n\t\t\tHow much does a roof replacement cost?\t\t<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fn\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.allroofingservices.com.au\/commercial-industrial-roofing\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">\n\t\t\t2017-02-11T12:49:35+00:00\t\t<\/span>\n\t\n<div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-5820\" href=\"#collapse-1-5820\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How much does a roof replacement cost?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-5820\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The cost to replace your roof can vary considerably depending on a whole range a factors such as access, how steep the roof is, whether guttering and insulation is to be done at the same time to name a few. Basically, every roof is different so an experienced estimator will come out, at a time that suits you, and provide a free quote that will tell you exactly how much it will cost to replace your roof.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post \">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">\n\t\t\tHow much does it cost to restore my roof?\t\t<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fn\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.allroofingservices.com.au\/commercial-industrial-roofing\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">\n\t\t\t2017-02-11T12:49:04+00:00\t\t<\/span>\n\t\n<div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-5818\" href=\"#collapse-1-5818\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How much does it cost to restore my roof?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-5818\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Again, the cost to restore your roof can vary considerably depending on\u00a0a whole range a factors such as access, how steep the roof is, what condition it is in, and any repairs that need to be done first. As licenced metal roofers we are able to advise and complete any repairs that are needed to Australian standards. Some\u00a0roof restoration companies are actually just painting companies who do roof\u00a0painting and call it roof restoration. We do what is needed to restore your roof and the paint we use is Aztec Energy Star Heat Reflective Paint specifically developed for roofing applications.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post \">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">\n\t\t\tHow does heat reflective paint work?\t\t<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fn\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.allroofingservices.com.au\/commercial-industrial-roofing\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">\n\t\t\t2017-02-11T12:55:44+00:00\t\t<\/span>\n\t\n<div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-5816\" href=\"#collapse-1-5816\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How does heat reflective paint work?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-5816\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Heat Reflective\u00a0Paint works\u00a0by reflecting\u00a0the suns\u00a0energy before it can hit the\u00a0roofing material \u2013 kind of like a reflective shade for you roof.\u00a0This means that your roof is cooler, meaing your roof space (if any) is cooler which in turn keeps your house cooler! And it is surprisingly effective in doing so. There is a lot of technical information and test results avaialble from Aztec paints if you would like more information.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.astecpaints.com.au\/energystar\/energystar.html\">www.astecpaints.com.au\/energystar\/energystar.html<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post \">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">\n\t\t\tIf I use everyday white paint, won\u2019t that cool my roof down?\t\t<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fn\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.allroofingservices.com.au\/commercial-industrial-roofing\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">\n\t\t\t2017-02-11T12:48:07+00:00\t\t<\/span>\n\t\n<div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-5814\" href=\"#collapse-1-5814\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">If I use everyday white paint, won\u2019t that cool my roof down?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-5814\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes it will to some degree but only for a\u00a0while \u2013 standard paint\u00a0breaks down much faster and loses most of its solar reflective capacity. You can notice a white powdery substance wipe from the surface as the standard roof paint breaks down.<\/p>\n<p>Aztec Energy Star paints\u00a0in white will reflect at least 90% and continue reflecting for well over 10\u00a0years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post \">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">\n\t\t\tHow much will I save on my electricity bill if using heat reflective paint?\t\t<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fn\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.allroofingservices.com.au\/commercial-industrial-roofing\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">\n\t\t\t2017-02-11T12:47:40+00:00\t\t<\/span>\n\t\n<div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-5812\" href=\"#collapse-1-5812\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How much will I save on my electricity bill if using heat reflective paint?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-5812\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>A\u00a0typical household\u00a0can save\u00a0at least\u00a050% of their air conditioning power bills as they will tend to use the Airconditioner a lot less. Some clients have reported no longer needing to use their air conditioner at\u00a0all, but\u00a0a lot depends on your specific location and\u00a0building type\u00a0among other things to consider.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-774","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.allroofingservices.com.au\/commercial-industrial-roofing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/774","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.allroofingservices.com.au\/commercial-industrial-roofing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.allroofingservices.com.au\/commercial-industrial-roofing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.allroofingservices.com.au\/commercial-industrial-roofing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.allroofingservices.com.au\/commercial-industrial-roofing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=774"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.allroofingservices.com.au\/commercial-industrial-roofing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/774\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5829,"href":"https:\/\/www.allroofingservices.com.au\/commercial-industrial-roofing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/774\/revisions\/5829"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.allroofingservices.com.au\/commercial-industrial-roofing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=774"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}